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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 26.67 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 26.67 and 16.92 is: 23.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 26.67 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/26.67 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 26.67 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 451.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.26/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.32

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