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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 29.03 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 29.03 and 16.71 is: 25.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 29.03 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/29.03 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 29.03 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 485.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.01/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.07

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