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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.89, 27.49 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.89, 27.49 and 16.43 is: 22.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.89 : 27.49 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.89/27.49 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.89x = 27.49 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.89x = 451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.66/19.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.71

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