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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.95, 29.80 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.95, 29.80 and 14.83 is: 22.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.95 : 29.80 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.95/29.80 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.95x = 29.80 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.95x = 441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.93/19.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.15

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