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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 30.94 and 19.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 30.94 and 19.30 is: 26.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 30.94 = 19.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/30.94 = 19.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 30.94 × 19.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.14/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.66

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