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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.40, 29.06 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.40, 29.06 and 19.22 is: 28.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.40 : 29.06 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.40/29.06 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.40x = 29.06 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.40x = 558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.44/19.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.79

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