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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.47, 29.25 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.47, 29.25 and 18.98 is: 28.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.47 : 29.25 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.47/29.25 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.47x = 29.25 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.47x = 555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.02/19.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.51

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