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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.69, 27.12 and 16.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.69, 27.12 and 16.40 is: 22.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.69 : 27.12 = 16.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.69/27.12 = 16.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.69x = 27.12 × 16.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.69x = 444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.63/19.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.59

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