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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.73, 29.70 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.73, 29.70 and 16.71 is: 25.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.73 : 29.70 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.73/29.70 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.73x = 29.70 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.73x = 496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.29/19.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.15

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