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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.78, 27.24 and 16.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.78, 27.24 and 16.99 is: 23.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.78 : 27.24 = 16.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.78/27.24 = 16.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.78x = 27.24 × 16.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.78x = 462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.81/19.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.40

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