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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.50, 30.88 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.50, 30.88 and 19.78 is: 27.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.50 : 30.88 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.50/30.88 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.50x = 30.88 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.50x = 610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.81/22.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.15

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