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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.78, 24.52 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.78, 24.52 and 16.07 is: 22.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.78 : 24.52 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.78/24.52 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.78x = 24.52 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.78x = 393.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.89/17.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.16

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