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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 29.21 and 9.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.48, 29.21 and 9.84 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 29.21 = 9.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/29.21 = 9.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 29.21 × 9.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 287.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.52/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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