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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.74, 56.57 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.74, 56.57 and 16.34 is: 24.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.74 : 56.57 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.74/56.57 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.74x = 56.57 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.74x = 924.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.35/37.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.49

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