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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.34, 29.06 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.34, 29.06 and 16.31 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.34 : 29.06 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.34/29.06 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.34x = 29.06 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.34x = 473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.74/19.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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