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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.95, 56.90 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.95, 56.90 and 16.56 is: 24.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.95 : 56.90 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.95/56.90 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.95x = 56.90 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.95x = 942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.26/37.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.83

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