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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.22, 26.46 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.22, 26.46 and 16.28 is: 22.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.22 : 26.46 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.22/26.46 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.22x = 26.46 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.22x = 430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.64/19.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.41

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