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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.61, 29.25 and 16.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.61, 29.25 and 16.42 is: 24.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.61 : 29.25 = 16.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.61/29.25 = 16.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.61x = 29.25 × 16.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.61x = 480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.27/19.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.49

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