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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.72, 29.73 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.72, 29.73 and 16.75 is: 25.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.72 : 29.73 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.72/29.73 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.72x = 29.73 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.72x = 498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.08/19.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.26

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