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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.35, 33.49 and 19.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.35, 33.49 and 19.81 is: 29.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.35 : 33.49 = 19.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.35/33.49 = 19.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.35x = 33.49 × 19.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.35x = 663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.44/22.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.68

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