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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.08, 55.59 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.08, 55.59 and 16.80 is: 25.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.08 : 55.59 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.08/55.59 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.08x = 55.59 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.08x = 933.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933.91/37.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.19

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