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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 30.04 and 14.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 30.04 and 14.02 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 30.04 = 14.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/30.04 = 14.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 30.04 × 14.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.05/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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