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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.51, 26.93 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.51, 26.93 and 16.45 is: 22.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.51 : 26.93 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.51/26.93 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.51x = 26.93 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.51x = 442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.97/19.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.71

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