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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.41, 29.13 and 14.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.41, 29.13 and 14.10 is: 21.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 29.13 = 14.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/29.13 = 14.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 29.13 × 14.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.73/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.16

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