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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.83, 56.71 and 16.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.83, 56.71 and 16.16 is: 24.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.83 : 56.71 = 16.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.83/56.71 = 16.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.83x = 56.71 × 16.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.83x = 916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.15/37.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.22

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