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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.50, 33.60 and 19.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.50, 33.60 and 19.27 is: 28.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.50 : 33.60 = 19.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.50/33.60 = 19.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.50x = 33.60 × 19.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.50x = 647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.47/22.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.78

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