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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.44, 29.14 and 10.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.44, 29.14 and 10.88 is: 16.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.44 : 29.14 = 10.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.44/29.14 = 10.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.44x = 29.14 × 10.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.44x = 317.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.20/19.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.32

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