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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 30.40 and 19.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 30.40 and 19.12 is: 26.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 30.40 = 19.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/30.40 = 19.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 30.40 × 19.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.25/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.42

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