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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.25, 33.36 and 19.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.25, 33.36 and 19.25 is: 28.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.25 : 33.36 = 19.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.25/33.36 = 19.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.25x = 33.36 × 19.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.25x = 642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.18/22.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.86

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