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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 25.11 and 15.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 25.11 and 15.78 is: 23.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 25.11 = 15.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/25.11 = 15.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 25.11 × 15.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.24/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.74

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