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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.78, 25.19 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.78, 25.19 and 16.54 is: 24.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.78 : 25.19 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.78/25.19 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.78x = 25.19 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.78x = 416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.62/16.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.83

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