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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 26.26 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 26.26 and 16.48 is: 22.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 26.26 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/26.26 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 26.26 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.55/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.68

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