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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 29.14 and 18.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.48, 29.14 and 18.52 is: 27.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 29.14 = 18.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/29.14 = 18.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 29.14 × 18.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.67/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.70

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