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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.25, 26.48 and 16.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.25, 26.48 and 16.95 is: 23.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.25 : 26.48 = 16.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.25/26.48 = 16.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.25x = 26.48 × 16.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.25x = 448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.75/19.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.32

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