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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.56, 54.83 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.56, 54.83 and 16.26 is: 24.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.56 : 54.83 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.56/54.83 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.56x = 54.83 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.56x = 891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.54/36.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.39

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