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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.11, 28.65 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.11, 28.65 and 14.31 is: 21.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.11 : 28.65 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.11/28.65 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.11x = 28.65 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.11x = 409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.98/19.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.45

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