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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.37, 29.08 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.37, 29.08 and 16.55 is: 24.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.37 : 29.08 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.37/29.08 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.37x = 29.08 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.37x = 481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.27/19.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.85

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