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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.78, 23.16 and 11.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.78, 23.16 and 11.04 is: 15.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.78 : 23.16 = 11.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.78/23.16 = 11.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.78x = 23.16 × 11.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.78x = 255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.69/16.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.24

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