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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 29.08 and 14.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 29.08 and 14.86 is: 22.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 29.08 = 14.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/29.08 = 14.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 29.08 × 14.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.13/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.29

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