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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 32.99 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 32.99 and 19.23 is: 28.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 32.99 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/32.99 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 32.99 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.40/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.71

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