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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.92, 30.08 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.92, 30.08 and 19.48 is: 29.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.92 : 30.08 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.92/30.08 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.92x = 30.08 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.92x = 585.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.96/19.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.42

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