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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.31, 33.42 and 19.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.31, 33.42 and 19.76 is: 29.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.31 : 33.42 = 19.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.31/33.42 = 19.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.31x = 33.42 × 19.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.31x = 660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.21/22.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.60

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