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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.71, 29.59 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.71, 29.59 and 16.32 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.71 : 29.59 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.71/29.59 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.71x = 29.59 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.71x = 482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.91/19.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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