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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.44, 39.24 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.44, 39.24 and 19.22 is: 26.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.44 : 39.24 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.44/39.24 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.44x = 39.24 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.44x = 754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754.00/28.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.51

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