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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.78, 26.63 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.78, 26.63 and 16.10 is: 24.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.78 : 26.63 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.78/26.63 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.78x = 26.63 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.78x = 428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.74/17.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.11

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