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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 26.51 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 26.51 and 16.52 is: 22.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 26.51 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/26.51 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 26.51 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.95/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.73

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