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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.24, 30.60 and 19.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.24, 30.60 and 19.51 is: 26.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.24 : 30.60 = 19.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.24/30.60 = 19.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.24x = 30.60 × 19.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.24x = 597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.01/22.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.84

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