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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 26.68 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 26.68 and 16.58 is: 22.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 26.68 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/26.68 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 26.68 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.35/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.86

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