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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.98, 30.14 and 19.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.98, 30.14 and 19.03 is: 28.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.98 : 30.14 = 19.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.98/30.14 = 19.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.98x = 30.14 × 19.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.98x = 573.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.56/19.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.71

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