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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.17, 26.48 and 16.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.17, 26.48 and 16.14 is: 22.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.17 : 26.48 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.17/26.48 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.17x = 26.48 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.17x = 427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.31/19.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.29

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