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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.34, 30.80 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.34, 30.80 and 19.26 is: 26.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.34 : 30.80 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.34/30.80 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.34x = 30.80 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.34x = 593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.21/22.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.55

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