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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.04, 32.89 and 19.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.04, 32.89 and 19.40 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.04 : 32.89 = 19.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.04/32.89 = 19.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.04x = 32.89 × 19.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.04x = 638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.07/22.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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