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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.33, 29.02 and 14.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.33, 29.02 and 14.75 is: 22.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.33 : 29.02 = 14.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.33/29.02 = 14.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.33x = 29.02 × 14.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.33x = 427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.97/19.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.14

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