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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.03, 55.50 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.03, 55.50 and 16.72 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.03 : 55.50 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.03/55.50 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.03x = 55.50 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.03x = 927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.96/37.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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