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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.30, 30.85 and 19.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.30, 30.85 and 19.58 is: 27.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.30 : 30.85 = 19.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.30/30.85 = 19.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.30x = 30.85 × 19.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.30x = 603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.84/22.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.08

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