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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 30.95 and 19.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 30.95 and 19.41 is: 26.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 30.95 = 19.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/30.95 = 19.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 30.95 × 19.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.74/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.72

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