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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.52, 29.24 and 18.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.52, 29.24 and 18.88 is: 28.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.52 : 29.24 = 18.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.52/29.24 = 18.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.52x = 29.24 × 18.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.52x = 551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.88/19.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.28

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