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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.34, 33.33 and 19.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.34, 33.33 and 19.81 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.34 : 33.33 = 19.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.34/33.33 = 19.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.34x = 33.33 × 19.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.34x = 660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.27/22.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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