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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.89, 29.77 and 14.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.89, 29.77 and 14.45 is: 21.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.89 : 29.77 = 14.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.89/29.77 = 14.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.89x = 29.77 × 14.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.89x = 430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.10/19.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.63

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