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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.98, 56.95 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.98, 56.95 and 16.61 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.98 : 56.95 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.98/56.95 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.98x = 56.95 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.98x = 945.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.61/37.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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