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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.49, 29.38 and 18.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.49, 29.38 and 18.52 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.49 : 29.38 = 18.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.49/29.38 = 18.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.49x = 29.38 × 18.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.49x = 543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.88/19.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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