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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 28.43 and 14.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 28.43 and 14.44 is: 21.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 28.43 = 14.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/28.43 = 14.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 28.43 × 14.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 410.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.49/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.60

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