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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.34, 29.03 and 16.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.34, 29.03 and 16.12 is: 24.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.34 : 29.03 = 16.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.34/29.03 = 16.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.34x = 29.03 × 16.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.34x = 468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.14/19.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.21

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