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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.38, 28.99 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.38, 28.99 and 16.53 is: 24.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.38 : 28.99 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.38/28.99 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.38x = 28.99 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.38x = 479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.12/19.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.72

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