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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.81, 55.23 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.81, 55.23 and 16.54 is: 24.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.81 : 55.23 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.81/55.23 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.81x = 55.23 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.81x = 913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.50/36.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.82

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