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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.63, 26.99 and 16.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.63, 26.99 and 16.90 is: 23.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.63 : 26.99 = 16.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.63/26.99 = 16.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.63x = 26.99 × 16.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.63x = 456.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.13/19.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.24

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