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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.16, 28.61 and 14.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.16, 28.61 and 14.84 is: 22.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.16 : 28.61 = 14.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.16/28.61 = 14.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.16x = 28.61 × 14.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.16x = 424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.57/19.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.16

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