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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.57, 24.78 and 11.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.57, 24.78 and 11.21 is: 16.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.57 : 24.78 = 11.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.57/24.78 = 11.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.57x = 24.78 × 11.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.57x = 277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.78/16.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.77

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