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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.42, 29.12 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.42, 29.12 and 14.08 is: 21.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.42 : 29.12 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.42/29.12 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.42x = 29.12 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.42x = 410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.01/19.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.11

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