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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.42, 29.12 and 15.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.42, 29.12 and 15.14 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.42 : 29.12 = 15.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.42/29.12 = 15.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.42x = 29.12 × 15.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.42x = 440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.88/19.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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