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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.71, 29.68 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.71, 29.68 and 16.34 is: 24.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.71 : 29.68 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.71/29.68 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.71x = 29.68 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.71x = 484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.78/19.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.60

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