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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.30, 26.65 and 16.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.30, 26.65 and 16.59 is: 22.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.30 : 26.65 = 16.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.30/26.65 = 16.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.30x = 26.65 × 16.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.30x = 442.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.12/19.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.91

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