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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.23, 28.79 and 16.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.23, 28.79 and 16.95 is: 25.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.23 : 28.79 = 16.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.23/28.79 = 16.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.23x = 28.79 × 16.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.23x = 487.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.91/19.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.37

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