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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.85, 27.22 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.85, 27.22 and 19.10 is: 26.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.85 : 27.22 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.85/27.22 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.85x = 27.22 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.85x = 519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.90/19.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.19

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