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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.78, 24.98 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.78, 24.98 and 16.15 is: 24.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.78 : 24.98 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.78/24.98 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.78x = 24.98 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.78x = 403.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.43/16.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.04

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