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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.88, 29.76 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.88, 29.76 and 19.48 is: 29.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.88 : 29.76 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.88/29.76 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.88x = 29.76 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.88x = 579.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.72/19.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.16

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