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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.64, 29.39 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.64, 29.39 and 16.27 is: 24.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.64 : 29.39 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.64/29.39 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.64x = 29.39 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.64x = 478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.02/19.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.34

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