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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.98, 29.90 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.98, 29.90 and 14.54 is: 21.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.98 : 29.90 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.98/29.90 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.98x = 29.90 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.98x = 434.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.75/19.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.76

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