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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.31, 33.26 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.31, 33.26 and 19.74 is: 29.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.31 : 33.26 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.31/33.26 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.31x = 33.26 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.31x = 656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.45/22.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.43

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