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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.19, 24.29 and 9.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.19, 24.29 and 9.42 is: 14.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.19 : 24.29 = 9.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.19/24.29 = 9.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.19x = 24.29 × 9.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.19x = 228.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.76/16.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.13

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