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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.14, 28.73 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.14, 28.73 and 14.63 is: 21.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.14 : 28.73 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.14/28.73 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.14x = 28.73 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.14x = 420.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.32/19.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.96

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