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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 30.96 and 19.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 30.96 and 19.76 is: 27.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 30.96 = 19.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/30.96 = 19.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 30.96 × 19.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.77/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.21

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