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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.86, 29.72 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.86, 29.72 and 16.62 is: 24.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.86 : 29.72 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.86/29.72 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.86x = 29.72 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.86x = 493.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.71/19.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.87

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