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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.66, 56.49 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.66, 56.49 and 16.28 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.66 : 56.49 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.66/56.49 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.66x = 56.49 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.66x = 919.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.65/37.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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