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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.52, 26.94 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.52, 26.94 and 16.62 is: 22.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.52 : 26.94 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.52/26.94 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.52x = 26.94 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.52x = 447.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.59/19.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.93

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