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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 29.08 and 18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.48, 29.08 and 18 is: 26.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 29.08 = 18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/29.08 = 18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 29.08 × 18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.44/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.87

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