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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.65, 29.50 and 16.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.65, 29.50 and 16.82 is: 25.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.65 : 29.50 = 16.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.65/29.50 = 16.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.65x = 29.50 × 16.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.65x = 496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.19/19.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.25

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