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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.28, 36.41 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.28, 36.41 and 19.22 is: 28.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.28 : 36.41 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.28/36.41 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.28x = 36.41 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.28x = 699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.52/24.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.81

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