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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.79, 30.03 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.79, 30.03 and 19.22 is: 26.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.79 : 30.03 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.79/30.03 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.79x = 30.03 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.79x = 577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.18/21.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.49

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