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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.78, 26.54 and 16.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.78, 26.54 and 16.06 is: 23.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.78 : 26.54 = 16.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.78/26.54 = 16.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.78x = 26.54 × 16.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.78x = 426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.23/17.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.97

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