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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.67, 29.47 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.67, 29.47 and 16.28 is: 24.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.67 : 29.47 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.67/29.47 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.67x = 29.47 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.67x = 479.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.77/19.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.39

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