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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.44, 30.91 and 19.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.44, 30.91 and 19.17 is: 26.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.44 : 30.91 = 19.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.44/30.91 = 19.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.44x = 30.91 × 19.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.44x = 592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.54/22.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.41

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