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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.91, 55.39 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.91, 55.39 and 16.64 is: 24.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.91 : 55.39 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.91/55.39 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.91x = 55.39 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.91x = 921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.69/36.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.97

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