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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.56, 29.46 and 14.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.56, 29.46 and 14.25 is: 21.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.56 : 29.46 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.56/29.46 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.56x = 29.46 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.56x = 419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.81/19.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.46

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