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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 30.66 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 30.66 and 19.68 is: 27.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 30.66 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/30.66 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 30.66 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.39/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.08

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