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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.15, 30.54 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.15, 30.54 and 19.72 is: 27.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.15 : 30.54 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.15/30.54 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.15x = 30.54 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.15x = 602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.25/22.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.19

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