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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.78, 29.97 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.78, 29.97 and 19.22 is: 26.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.78 : 29.97 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.78/29.97 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.78x = 29.97 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.78x = 575.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.87/21.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.44

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