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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.38, 30.78 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.38, 30.78 and 19.14 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.38 : 30.78 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.38/30.78 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.38x = 30.78 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.38x = 589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.13/22.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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