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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 28.92 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 28.92 and 14.79 is: 22.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 28.92 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/28.92 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 28.92 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.73/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.14

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