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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.94, 37.19 and 16.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.94, 37.19 and 16.03 is: 22.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.94 : 37.19 = 16.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.94/37.19 = 16.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.94x = 37.19 × 16.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.94x = 596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.00/26.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.12

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