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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.13, 28.65 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.13, 28.65 and 16.66 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 28.65 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/28.65 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 28.65 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 477.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.31/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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