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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.60, 54.89 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.60, 54.89 and 16.29 is: 24.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.60 : 54.89 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.60/54.89 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.60x = 54.89 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.60x = 894.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.20/36.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.43

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