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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.67, 29.37 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.67, 29.37 and 16.25 is: 24.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.67 : 29.37 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.67/29.37 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.67x = 29.37 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.67x = 477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.26/19.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.26

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