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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 26.75 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 26.75 and 16.48 is: 22.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 26.75 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/26.75 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 26.75 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.86/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.77

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