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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 30.07 and 14.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 30.07 and 14.93 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 30.07 = 14.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/30.07 = 14.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 30.07 × 14.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.95/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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