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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.50, 29.18 and 13.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.50, 29.18 and 13.48 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.50 : 29.18 = 13.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.50/29.18 = 13.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.50x = 29.18 × 13.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.50x = 393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.38/19.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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