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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 28.89 and 14.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 28.89 and 14.85 is: 22.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 28.89 = 14.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/28.89 = 14.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 28.89 × 14.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.02/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.17

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