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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.33, 30.75 and 19.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.33, 30.75 and 19.59 is: 26.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.33 : 30.75 = 19.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.33/30.75 = 19.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.33x = 30.75 × 19.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.33x = 602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.54/22.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.99

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