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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.96, 29.93 and 10.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.96, 29.93 and 10.33 is: 15.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.96 : 29.93 = 10.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.96/29.93 = 10.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.96x = 29.93 × 10.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.96x = 309.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.14/19.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.49

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