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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.78, 25.17 and 11.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.78, 25.17 and 11.06 is: 16.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.78 : 25.17 = 11.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.78/25.17 = 11.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.78x = 25.17 × 11.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.78x = 278.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.38/16.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.59

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