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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.16, 28.71 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.16, 28.71 and 14.58 is: 21.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.16 : 28.71 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.16/28.71 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.16x = 28.71 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.16x = 418.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.59/19.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.85

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