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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.42, 29.05 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.42, 29.05 and 16.57 is: 24.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.42 : 29.05 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.42/29.05 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.42x = 29.05 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.42x = 481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.36/19.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.79

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