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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.33, 29.16 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.33, 29.16 and 19.16 is: 28.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.33 : 29.16 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.33/29.16 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.33x = 29.16 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.33x = 558.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.71/19.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.90

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