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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.78, 25.12 and 10.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.78, 25.12 and 10.35 is: 15.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.78 : 25.12 = 10.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.78/25.12 = 10.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.78x = 25.12 × 10.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.78x = 259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.99/16.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.49

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