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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 29.96 and 5.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 29.96 and 5.72 is: 8.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 29.96 = 5.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/29.96 = 5.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 29.96 × 5.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.34/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.58

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