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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.92, 29.81 and 14.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.92, 29.81 and 14.45 is: 21.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.92 : 29.81 = 14.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.92/29.81 = 14.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.92x = 29.81 × 14.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.92x = 430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.53/19.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.61

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