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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.93, 29.88 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.93, 29.88 and 14.51 is: 21.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.93 : 29.88 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.93/29.88 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.93x = 29.88 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.93x = 433.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.56/19.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.75

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