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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.57, 26.94 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.57, 26.94 and 16.84 is: 23.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.57 : 26.94 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.57/26.94 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.57x = 26.94 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.57x = 453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.67/19.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.18

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