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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.30, 33.59 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.30, 33.59 and 19.63 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.30 : 33.59 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.30/33.59 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.30x = 33.59 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.30x = 659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.20/22.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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