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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 33.40 and 19.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 33.40 and 19.79 is: 29.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 33.40 = 19.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/33.40 = 19.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 33.40 × 19.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.99/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.80

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