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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.89, 56.82 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.89, 56.82 and 16.50 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.89 : 56.82 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.89/56.82 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.89x = 56.82 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.89x = 937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.53/37.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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