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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.96, 30.06 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.96, 30.06 and 16.18 is: 24.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.96 : 30.06 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.96/30.06 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.96x = 30.06 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.96x = 486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.37/19.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.37

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