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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.78, 23.20 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.78, 23.20 and 16.07 is: 22.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.78 : 23.20 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.78/23.20 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.78x = 23.20 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.78x = 372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.73/16.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.21

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