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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.02, 26.16 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.02, 26.16 and 16.72 is: 23.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.02 : 26.16 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.02/26.16 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.02x = 26.16 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.02x = 437.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.40/19.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.00

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