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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.15, 33.16 and 19.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.15, 33.16 and 19.96 is: 29.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.15 : 33.16 = 19.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.15/33.16 = 19.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.15x = 33.16 × 19.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.15x = 661.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.87/22.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.88

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