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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.98, 55.38 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.98, 55.38 and 16.66 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.98 : 55.38 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.98/55.38 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.98x = 55.38 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.98x = 922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.49/36.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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