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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.87, 29.76 and 14.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.87, 29.76 and 14.14 is: 21.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.87 : 29.76 = 14.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.87/29.76 = 14.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.87x = 29.76 × 14.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.87x = 420.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.59/19.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.17

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