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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 29.36 and 14.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 29.36 and 14.22 is: 21.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 29.36 = 14.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/29.36 = 14.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 29.36 × 14.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.50/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.32

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