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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 32.88 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 32.88 and 19.32 is: 28.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 32.88 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/32.88 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 32.88 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.24/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.85

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