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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.78, 16.17 and 2.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.78, 16.17 and 2.77 is: 4.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.78 : 16.17 = 2.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.78/16.17 = 2.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.78x = 16.17 × 2.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.78x = 44.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.73/10.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.15

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