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From the image, we are dealing with the formula for the **volume of a right pyramid**. The formula shown is:

\[
\text{Volume of a pyramid} = \frac{1}{3} \times \text{Base Area} \times \text{Height}
\]

There is also a diagram of a square-based pyramid, with the following measurements:
- The length of the base is 48 cm.
- The slant height of the pyramid (diagonal from the apex to the midpoint of the base) is 18 cm.

### Step-by-step Solution:

1. **Base Area**: Since the base is a square with side length of 48 cm, the area of the base (A) is:
   \[
   A = \text{side}^2 = 48^2 = 2304 \, \text{cm}^2
   \]

2. **Height**: To find the height of the pyramid (the perpendicular distance from the apex to the base), we need to apply the Pythagorean theorem using the slant height (18 cm) and half of the base length (24 cm). 

   The formula is:
   \[
   h^2 + 24^2 = 18^2
   \]
   Solving for \(h\) (the height).

Let me calculate this.It looks like there's an issue: the calculated slant height (18 cm) is less than half of the base (24 cm), which isn't possible in this configuration. There might be a mislabeling of dimensions or the slant height is incorrect in the diagram.

Given this, the next step is to review the provided values for consistency. If the actual slant height is greater than half the base length (24 cm), we can proceed with the calculations. Would you like to provide clarification, or shall I estimate using an adjusted slant height? 

Alternatively, feel free to ask any follow-up questions. Here are some questions that might help:

1. Can you confirm whether the slant height is correct?
2. Should we assume a different slant height value to solve the problem?
3. Do you need more explanation on how the Pythagorean theorem applies to pyramid height?
4. Would you like to review how the formula for the volume of a pyramid is derived?
5. Would you prefer me to help estimate the height based on different assumptions?

**Tip:** For right pyramids, always verify if the slant height makes sense relative to the base width to avoid calculation errors.

Calculate the volume of a right square pyramid with a base side length of 48 cm and a slant height of 18 cm.

Learn how to calculate the volume of a right square pyramid with a base length of 48 cm and a slant height of 18 cm. The solution involves applying the Pythagorean theorem to find the height and using the pyramid volume formula. Suitable for students in Grades 8-10.

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