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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.46, 26.82 and 16.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.46, 26.82 and 16.19 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.46 : 26.82 = 16.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.46/26.82 = 16.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.46x = 26.82 × 16.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.46x = 434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.22/19.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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