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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.02, 28.54 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.02, 28.54 and 14.54 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.02 : 28.54 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.02/28.54 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.02x = 28.54 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.02x = 414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.97/19.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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