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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.25, 22.43 and 9.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.25, 22.43 and 9.78 is: 13.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.25 : 22.43 = 9.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.25/22.43 = 9.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.25x = 22.43 × 9.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.25x = 219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.37/16.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.50

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