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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 26.55 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 26.55 and 16.20 is: 22.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 26.55 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/26.55 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 26.55 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 430.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.11/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.32

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