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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.82, 56.71 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.82, 56.71 and 16.44 is: 24.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.82 : 56.71 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.82/56.71 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.82x = 56.71 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.82x = 932.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932.27/37.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.65

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