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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.20, 30.66 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.20, 30.66 and 19.44 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.20 : 30.66 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.20/30.66 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.20x = 30.66 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.20x = 596.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.03/22.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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