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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.60, 29.40 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.60, 29.40 and 16.45 is: 24.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.60 : 29.40 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.60/29.40 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.60x = 29.40 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.60x = 483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.63/19.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.68

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