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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.34, 33.41 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.34, 33.41 and 19.37 is: 28.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.34 : 33.41 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.34/33.41 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.34x = 33.41 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.34x = 647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.28/22.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.97

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