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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19, 28.44 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19, 28.44 and 14.48 is: 21.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19 : 28.44 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19/28.44 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19x = 28.44 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19x = 411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.81/19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.67

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