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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.19, 30.46 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.19, 30.46 and 18.72 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.19 : 30.46 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.19/30.46 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.19x = 30.46 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.19x = 570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.24/22.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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