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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.04, 26.23 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.04, 26.23 and 16.31 is: 22.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.04 : 26.23 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.04/26.23 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.04x = 26.23 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.04x = 427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.64/19.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.47

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