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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 29.05 and 19.48

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Solution

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

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 29.05 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/29.05 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 29.05 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.89/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.05

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