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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.41, 28.98 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.41, 28.98 and 16.53 is: 24.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 28.98 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/28.98 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 28.98 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 479.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.10/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.68

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