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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 28.79 and 16.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 28.79 and 16.69 is: 24.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 28.79 = 16.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/28.79 = 16.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 28.79 × 16.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.51/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.94

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