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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.87, 27.44 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.87, 27.44 and 16.25 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.87 : 27.44 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.87/27.44 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.87x = 27.44 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.87x = 445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.75/19.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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