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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.13, 26.34 and 16.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.13, 26.34 and 16.67 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 26.34 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/26.34 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 26.34 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 439.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.09/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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