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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 30.61 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 30.61 and 19.10 is: 26.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 30.61 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/30.61 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 30.61 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.75/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.33

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