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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 26.64 and 16.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 26.64 and 16.09 is: 22.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 26.64 = 16.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/26.64 = 16.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 26.64 × 16.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.64/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.24

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