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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.00, 28.49 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.00, 28.49 and 14.99 is: 22.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.00 : 28.49 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.00/28.49 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.00x = 28.49 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.00x = 426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.85/19.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.46

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