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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.59, 29.27 and 14.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.59, 29.27 and 14.47 is: 21.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.59 : 29.27 = 14.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.59/29.27 = 14.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.59x = 29.27 × 14.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.59x = 423.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.48/19.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.62

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