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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.78, 24.50 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.78, 24.50 and 16.43 is: 22.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.78 : 24.50 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.78/24.50 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.78x = 24.50 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.78x = 402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.45/17.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.64

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