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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.03, 54.05 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.03, 54.05 and 16.78 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.03 : 54.05 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.03/54.05 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.03x = 54.05 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.03x = 906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.96/36.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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