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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19, 26.17 and 16.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19, 26.17 and 16.39 is: 22.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19 : 26.17 = 16.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19/26.17 = 16.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19x = 26.17 × 16.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19x = 428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.93/19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.58

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