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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 28.99 and 16.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 28.99 and 16.79 is: 25.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 28.99 = 16.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/28.99 = 16.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 28.99 × 16.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.56/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.20

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