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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.45, 29.31 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.45, 29.31 and 16.66 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.45 : 29.31 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.45/29.31 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.45x = 29.31 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.45x = 488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.30/19.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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