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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.16, 26.48 and 16.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.16, 26.48 and 16.76 is: 23.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.16 : 26.48 = 16.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.16/26.48 = 16.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.16x = 26.48 × 16.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.16x = 443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.80/19.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.16

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