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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.78, 23.08 and 15.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.78, 23.08 and 15.04 is: 20.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.78 : 23.08 = 15.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.78/23.08 = 15.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.78x = 23.08 × 15.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.78x = 347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.12/16.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.69

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