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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.41, 29.14 and 14.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.41, 29.14 and 14.35 is: 21.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 29.14 = 14.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/29.14 = 14.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 29.14 × 14.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 418.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.16/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.54

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