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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.75, 27.20 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.75, 27.20 and 16.84 is: 23.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.75 : 27.20 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.75/27.20 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.75x = 27.20 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.75x = 458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.05/19.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.19

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