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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.07, 32.96 and 19.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.07, 32.96 and 19.83 is: 29.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.07 : 32.96 = 19.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.07/32.96 = 19.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.07x = 32.96 × 19.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.07x = 653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.60/22.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.61

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