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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 26.22 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 26.22 and 16.28 is: 22.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 26.22 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/26.22 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 26.22 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.86/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.45

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