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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.05, 26.30 and 16.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.05, 26.30 and 16.00 is: 22.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.05 : 26.30 = 16.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.05/26.30 = 16.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.05x = 26.30 × 16.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.05x = 420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.85/19.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.10

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