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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 30 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 30 and 16.92 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 30 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/30 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 30 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.60/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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