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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.78, 23.14 and 10.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.78, 23.14 and 10.64 is: 14.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.78 : 23.14 = 10.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.78/23.14 = 10.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.78x = 23.14 × 10.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.78x = 246.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.21/16.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.67

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