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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.93, 27.44 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.93, 27.44 and 16.04 is: 22.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.93 : 27.44 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.93/27.44 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.93x = 27.44 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.93x = 440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.00/19.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.08

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