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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.49, 29.30 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.49, 29.30 and 16.65 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.49 : 29.30 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.49/29.30 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.49x = 29.30 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.49x = 487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.76/19.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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