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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.22, 33.38 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.22, 33.38 and 19.38 is: 29.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.22 : 33.38 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.22/33.38 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.22x = 33.38 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.22x = 646.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.81/22.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.12

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