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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 30.99 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 30.99 and 19.44 is: 26.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 30.99 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/30.99 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 30.99 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 602.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.45/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.81

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