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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 29.05 and 19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.48, 29.05 and 19 is: 28.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 29.05 = 19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/29.05 = 19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 29.05 × 19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.95/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.33

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