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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 28.36 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 28.36 and 16.58 is: 24.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 28.36 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/28.36 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 28.36 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.21/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.73

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