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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.64, 29.36 and 16.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.64, 29.36 and 16.00 is: 23.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.64 : 29.36 = 16.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.64/29.36 = 16.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.64x = 29.36 × 16.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.64x = 469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.73/19.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.91

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