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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 30.03 and 16.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 30.03 and 16.63 is: 24.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 30.03 = 16.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/30.03 = 16.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 30.03 × 16.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 499.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.40/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.98

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