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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.65, 29.31 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.65, 29.31 and 16.64 is: 24.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.65 : 29.31 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.65/29.31 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.65x = 29.31 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.65x = 487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.72/19.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.82

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