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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.45, 29.13 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.45, 29.13 and 14.29 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.45 : 29.13 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.45/29.13 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.45x = 29.13 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.45x = 416.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.27/19.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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