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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.13, 30.48 and 19.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.13, 30.48 and 19.40 is: 26.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.13 : 30.48 = 19.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.13/30.48 = 19.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.13x = 30.48 × 19.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.13x = 591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.16/22.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.72

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