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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 26.88 and 11.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.48, 26.88 and 11.29 is: 15.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 26.88 = 11.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/26.88 = 11.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 26.88 × 11.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.48/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.58

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