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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 32.89 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 32.89 and 19.50 is: 29.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 32.89 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/32.89 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 32.89 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.16/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.12

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