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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.53, 29.31 and 14.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.53, 29.31 and 14.47 is: 21.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.53 : 29.31 = 14.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.53/29.31 = 14.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.53x = 29.31 × 14.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.53x = 424.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.08/19.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.71

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