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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.05, 55.53 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.05, 55.53 and 16.74 is: 25.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.05 : 55.53 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.05/55.53 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.05x = 55.53 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.05x = 929.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929.57/37.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.09

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