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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.65, 27.06 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.65, 27.06 and 16.58 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.65 : 27.06 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.65/27.06 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.65x = 27.06 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.65x = 448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.66/19.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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