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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.76, 55.16 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.76, 55.16 and 16.46 is: 24.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.76 : 55.16 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.76/55.16 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.76x = 55.16 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.76x = 907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.68/36.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.69

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