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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.24, 26.55 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.24, 26.55 and 16.18 is: 22.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.24 : 26.55 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.24/26.55 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.24x = 26.55 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.24x = 429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.51/19.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.33

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