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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.10, 28.58 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.10, 28.58 and 16.83 is: 25.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.10 : 28.58 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.10/28.58 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.10x = 28.58 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.10x = 480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.92/19.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.18

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