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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.61, 27.08 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.61, 27.08 and 16.57 is: 22.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.61 : 27.08 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.61/27.08 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.61x = 27.08 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.61x = 448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.82/19.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.89

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