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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 33.60 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 33.60 and 19.77 is: 29.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 33.60 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/33.60 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 33.60 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 664.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.27/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.82

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