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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.50, 30.76 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.50, 30.76 and 19.22 is: 28.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.50 : 30.76 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.50/30.76 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.50x = 30.76 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.50x = 591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.01/20.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.83

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