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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.38, 33.41 and 19.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.38, 33.41 and 19.01 is: 28.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.38 : 33.41 = 19.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.38/33.41 = 19.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.38x = 33.41 × 19.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.38x = 635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.12/22.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.38

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