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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.72, 29.61 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.72, 29.61 and 16.36 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.72 : 29.61 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.72/29.61 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.72x = 29.61 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.72x = 484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.53/19.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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