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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.47, 29.08 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.47, 29.08 and 16.43 is: 24.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.47 : 29.08 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.47/29.08 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.47x = 29.08 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.47x = 477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.90/19.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.55

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