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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.26, 30.61 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.26, 30.61 and 19.68 is: 27.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.26 : 30.61 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.26/30.61 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.26x = 30.61 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.26x = 602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.25/22.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.06

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