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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.72, 30.88 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.72, 30.88 and 19.22 is: 28.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.72 : 30.88 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.72/30.88 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.72x = 30.88 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.72x = 593.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.51/20.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.64

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