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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.29, 28.92 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.29, 28.92 and 16.44 is: 24.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.29 : 28.92 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.29/28.92 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.29x = 28.92 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.29x = 475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.44/19.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.65

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