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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.69, 29.54 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.69, 29.54 and 14.27 is: 21.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.69 : 29.54 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.69/29.54 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.69x = 29.54 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.69x = 421.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.54/19.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.41

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