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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.95, 29.89 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.95, 29.89 and 16.32 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.95 : 29.89 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.95/29.89 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.95x = 29.89 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.95x = 487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.80/19.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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