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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.44, 29.13 and 14.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.44, 29.13 and 14.93 is: 22.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.44 : 29.13 = 14.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.44/29.13 = 14.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.44x = 29.13 × 14.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.44x = 435.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.11/19.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.38

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