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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.10, 26.33 and 16.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.10, 26.33 and 16.67 is: 22.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.10 : 26.33 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.10/26.33 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.10x = 26.33 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.10x = 438.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.90/19.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.98

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