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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 28.49 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 28.49 and 16.74 is: 25.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 28.49 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/28.49 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 28.49 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.92/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.09

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