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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.39, 33.70 and 19.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.39, 33.70 and 19.91 is: 29.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.39 : 33.70 = 19.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.39/33.70 = 19.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.39x = 33.70 × 19.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.39x = 670.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670.70/22.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.96

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