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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 30.68 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 30.68 and 19.27 is: 26.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 30.68 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/30.68 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 30.68 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.33/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.63

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