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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 32.97 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 32.97 and 19.23 is: 28.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 32.97 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/32.97 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 32.97 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.96/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.75

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