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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.78, 24.60 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.78, 24.60 and 16.77 is: 23.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.78 : 24.60 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.78/24.60 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.78x = 24.60 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.78x = 412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.54/17.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.20

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