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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.72, 29.63 and 10.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.72, 29.63 and 10.71 is: 16.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.72 : 29.63 = 10.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.72/29.63 = 10.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.72x = 29.63 × 10.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.72x = 317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.36/19.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.09

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