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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.82, 27.30 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.82, 27.30 and 17.22 is: 23.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.82 : 27.30 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.82/27.30 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.82x = 27.30 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.82x = 470.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.11/19.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.72

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