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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 30.40 and 19.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 30.40 and 19.45 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 30.40 = 19.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/30.40 = 19.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 30.40 × 19.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.28/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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