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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.74, 29.62 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.74, 29.62 and 16.72 is: 25.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.74 : 29.62 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.74/29.62 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.74x = 29.62 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.74x = 495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.25/19.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.09

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