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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.80, 29.72 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.80, 29.72 and 14.94 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.80 : 29.72 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.80/29.72 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.80x = 29.72 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.80x = 444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.02/19.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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