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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.61, 29.34 and 16.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.61, 29.34 and 16.40 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.61 : 29.34 = 16.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.61/29.34 = 16.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.61x = 29.34 × 16.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.61x = 481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.18/19.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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