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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.72, 29.53 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.72, 29.53 and 16.48 is: 24.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.72 : 29.53 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.72/29.53 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.72x = 29.53 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.72x = 486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.65/19.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.68

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