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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.68, 55.03 and 16.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.68, 55.03 and 16.41 is: 24.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.68 : 55.03 = 16.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.68/55.03 = 16.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.68x = 55.03 × 16.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.68x = 902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.81/36.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.61

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