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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.22, 26.49 and 16.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.22, 26.49 and 16.49 is: 22.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.22 : 26.49 = 16.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.22/26.49 = 16.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.22x = 26.49 × 16.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.22x = 436.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.69/19.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.72

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