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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 29.18 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.48, 29.18 and 11.46 is: 17.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 29.18 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/29.18 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 29.18 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.40/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.17

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