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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.56, 26.94 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.56, 26.94 and 16.83 is: 23.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.56 : 26.94 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.56/26.94 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.56x = 26.94 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.56x = 453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.40/19.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.18

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