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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 29.07 and 14.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 29.07 and 14.84 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 29.07 = 14.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/29.07 = 14.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 29.07 × 14.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.18/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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