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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.96, 29.73 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.96, 29.73 and 16.68 is: 24.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.96 : 29.73 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.96/29.73 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.96x = 29.73 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.96x = 495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.90/19.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.84

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