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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.52, 29.26 and 7.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.52, 29.26 and 7.48 is: 11.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.52 : 29.26 = 7.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.52/29.26 = 7.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.52x = 29.26 × 7.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.52x = 218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.86/19.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.21

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