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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.78, 23.04 and 14.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.78, 23.04 and 14.03 is: 19.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.78 : 23.04 = 14.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.78/23.04 = 14.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.78x = 23.04 × 14.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.78x = 323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.25/16.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.27

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