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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 28.82 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 28.82 and 16.44 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 28.82 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/28.82 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 28.82 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.73/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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