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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.55, 29.19 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.55, 29.19 and 16.50 is: 24.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.55 : 29.19 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.55/29.19 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.55x = 29.19 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.55x = 481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.64/19.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.64

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