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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.83, 29.73 and 16.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.83, 29.73 and 16.97 is: 25.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.83 : 29.73 = 16.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.83/29.73 = 16.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.83x = 29.73 × 16.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.83x = 504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.37/19.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.43

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