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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.49, 29.11 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.49, 29.11 and 16.45 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.49 : 29.11 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.49/29.11 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.49x = 29.11 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.49x = 478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.94/19.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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