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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.42, 29.10 and 16.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.42, 29.10 and 16.42 is: 24.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.42 : 29.10 = 16.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.42/29.10 = 16.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.42x = 29.10 × 16.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.42x = 477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.82/19.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.60

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