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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.54, 56.26 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.54, 56.26 and 16.17 is: 24.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.54 : 56.26 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.54/56.26 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.54x = 56.26 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.54x = 909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909.72/37.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.23

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