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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 29.40 and 16.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 29.40 and 16.87 is: 25.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 29.40 = 16.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/29.40 = 16.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 29.40 × 16.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.75/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.33

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