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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.69, 56.50 and 16.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.69, 56.50 and 16.33 is: 24.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.69 : 56.50 = 16.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.69/56.50 = 16.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.69x = 56.50 × 16.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.69x = 922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.36/37.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.48

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