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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.60, 29.28 and 16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.60, 29.28 and 16 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.60 : 29.28 = 16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.60/29.28 = 16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.60x = 29.28 × 16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.60x = 468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.48/19.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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