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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.15, 30.49 and 19.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.15, 30.49 and 19.09 is: 26.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.15 : 30.49 = 19.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.15/30.49 = 19.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.15x = 30.49 × 19.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.15x = 582.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.05/22.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.28

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