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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.95, 28.83 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.95, 28.83 and 19.22 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.95 : 28.83 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.95/28.83 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.95x = 28.83 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.95x = 554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.11/20.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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