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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 26.94 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 26.94 and 16.48 is: 22.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 26.94 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/26.94 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 26.94 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 443.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.97/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.67

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