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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.37, 29.16 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.37, 29.16 and 16.54 is: 24.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.37 : 29.16 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.37/29.16 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.37x = 29.16 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.37x = 482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.23/19.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.89

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