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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.75, 29.61 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.75, 29.61 and 14.65 is: 21.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.75 : 29.61 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.75/29.61 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.75x = 29.61 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.75x = 433.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.79/19.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.96

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