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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.40, 29.05 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.40, 29.05 and 16.55 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.40 : 29.05 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.40/29.05 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.40x = 29.05 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.40x = 480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.78/19.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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