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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.14, 26.43 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.14, 26.43 and 16.44 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.14 : 26.43 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.14/26.43 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.14x = 26.43 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.14x = 434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.51/19.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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