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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 30.62 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 30.62 and 19.80 is: 27.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 30.62 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/30.62 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 30.62 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.28/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.21

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