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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 30 and 9.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 30 and 9.86 is: 14.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 30 = 9.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/30 = 9.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 30 × 9.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.80/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.80

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