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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.74, 29.66 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.74, 29.66 and 16.56 is: 24.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.74 : 29.66 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.74/29.66 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.74x = 29.66 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.74x = 491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.09/19.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.88

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