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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.03, 55.56 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.03, 55.56 and 16.46 is: 24.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.03 : 55.56 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.03/55.56 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.03x = 55.56 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.03x = 914.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.45/37.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.70

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