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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.20, 33.13 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.20, 33.13 and 19.77 is: 29.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.20 : 33.13 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.20/33.13 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.20x = 33.13 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.20x = 654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.98/22.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.50

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