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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.48, 29.22 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.48, 29.22 and 18.22 is: 27.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.48 : 29.22 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.48/29.22 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.48x = 29.22 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.48x = 532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.39/19.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.33

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