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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.57, 29.29 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.57, 29.29 and 14.50 is: 21.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.57 : 29.29 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.57/29.29 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.57x = 29.29 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.57x = 424.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.71/19.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.70

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