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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.78, 27.34 and 16.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.78, 27.34 and 16.60 is: 22.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.78 : 27.34 = 16.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.78/27.34 = 16.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.78x = 27.34 × 16.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.78x = 453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.84/19.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.94

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