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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.82, 29.67 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.82, 29.67 and 16.93 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.82 : 29.67 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.82/29.67 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.82x = 29.67 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.82x = 502.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.31/19.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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