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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.96, 30.05 and 17.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.96, 30.05 and 17.10 is: 25.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.96 : 30.05 = 17.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.96/30.05 = 17.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.96x = 30.05 × 17.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.96x = 513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.86/19.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.74

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