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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.29, 28.97 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.29, 28.97 and 16.32 is: 24.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.29 : 28.97 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.29/28.97 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.29x = 28.97 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.29x = 472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.79/19.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.51

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