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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.74, 27.21 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.74, 27.21 and 16.10 is: 22.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.74 : 27.21 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.74/27.21 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.74x = 27.21 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.74x = 437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.94/19.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.19

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