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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.44, 28.22 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.44, 28.22 and 19.08 is: 26.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.44 : 28.22 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.44/28.22 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.44x = 28.22 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.44x = 538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.20/20.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.34

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