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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.49, 29.12 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.49, 29.12 and 16.07 is: 24.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.49 : 29.12 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.49/29.12 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.49x = 29.12 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.49x = 467.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.95/19.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.02

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