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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.97, 55.44 and 16.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.97, 55.44 and 16.67 is: 25.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.97 : 55.44 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.97/55.44 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.97x = 55.44 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.97x = 924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.43/36.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.00

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