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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 29.26 and 14.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 29.26 and 14.24 is: 21.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 29.26 = 14.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/29.26 = 14.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 29.26 × 14.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.66/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.28

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