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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.15, 26.40 and 16.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.15, 26.40 and 16.03 is: 22.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.15 : 26.40 = 16.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.15/26.40 = 16.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.15x = 26.40 × 16.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.15x = 423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.19/19.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.10

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