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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 26.70 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 26.70 and 16.92 is: 23.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 26.70 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/26.70 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 26.70 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.76/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.33

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