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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.19, 28.71 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.19, 28.71 and 16.22 is: 24.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.19 : 28.71 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.19/28.71 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.19x = 28.71 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.19x = 465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465.53/19.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.27

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