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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.24, 33.31 and 19.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.24, 33.31 and 19.59 is: 29.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.24 : 33.31 = 19.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.24/33.31 = 19.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.24x = 33.31 × 19.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.24x = 652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.54/22.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.34

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