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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.11, 28.64 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.11, 28.64 and 16.89 is: 25.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.11 : 28.64 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.11/28.64 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.11x = 28.64 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.11x = 483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.65/19.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.31

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