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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.30, 28.78 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.30, 28.78 and 18.22 is: 27.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.30 : 28.78 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.30/28.78 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.30x = 28.78 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.30x = 524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.37/19.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.17

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