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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.18, 55.73 and 16.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.18, 55.73 and 16.91 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.18 : 55.73 = 16.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.18/55.73 = 16.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.18x = 55.73 × 16.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.18x = 942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.16/37.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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