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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.92, 30.22 and 19.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.92, 30.22 and 19.30 is: 26.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.92 : 30.22 = 19.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.92/30.22 = 19.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.92x = 30.22 × 19.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.92x = 583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.25/21.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.61

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