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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.08, 26.31 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.08, 26.31 and 16.65 is: 22.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.08 : 26.31 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.08/26.31 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.08x = 26.31 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.08x = 438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.06/19.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.96

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