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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.64, 29.48 and 18.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.64, 29.48 and 18.64 is: 27.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.64 : 29.48 = 18.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.64/29.48 = 18.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.64x = 29.48 × 18.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.64x = 549.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.51/19.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.98

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