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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.11, 28.61 and 14.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.11, 28.61 and 14.61 is: 21.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.11 : 28.61 = 14.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.11/28.61 = 14.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.11x = 28.61 × 14.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.11x = 417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.99/19.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.87

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