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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 26.94 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 26.94 and 16.34 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 26.94 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/26.94 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 26.94 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.20/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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