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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.55, 29.33 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.55, 29.33 and 16.18 is: 24.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.55 : 29.33 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.55/29.33 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.55x = 29.33 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.55x = 474.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.33/19.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.26

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