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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.43, 29.15 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.43, 29.15 and 12.22 is: 18.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.43 : 29.15 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.43/29.15 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.43x = 29.15 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.43x = 356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.01/19.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.32

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