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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.38, 33.41 and 19.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.38, 33.41 and 19.15 is: 28.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.38 : 33.41 = 19.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.38/33.41 = 19.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.38x = 33.41 × 19.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.38x = 639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639.82/22.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.59

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