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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.40, 29.04 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.40, 29.04 and 14.32 is: 21.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.40 : 29.04 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.40/29.04 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.40x = 29.04 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.40x = 415.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.78/19.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.43

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