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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.74, 29.52 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.74, 29.52 and 16.77 is: 25.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.74 : 29.52 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.74/29.52 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.74x = 29.52 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.74x = 495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.05/19.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.08

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