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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.55, 30.97 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.55, 30.97 and 19.05 is: 26.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.55 : 30.97 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.55/30.97 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.55x = 30.97 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.55x = 589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.98/22.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.16

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