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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.22, 25.78 and 10.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.22, 25.78 and 10.79 is: 16.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.22 : 25.78 = 10.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.22/25.78 = 10.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.22x = 25.78 × 10.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.22x = 278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.04/17.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.15

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