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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.54, 29.42 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.54, 29.42 and 16.53 is: 24.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.54 : 29.42 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.54/29.42 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.54x = 29.42 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.54x = 486.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.31/19.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.89

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