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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.53, 29.18 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.53, 29.18 and 16.64 is: 24.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.53 : 29.18 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.53/29.18 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.53x = 29.18 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.53x = 485.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.33/19.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.85

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