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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 38.95 and 19.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 38.95 and 19.01 is: 26.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 38.95 = 19.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/38.95 = 19.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 38.95 × 19.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.49/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.24

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