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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 33.46 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 33.46 and 19.68 is: 29.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 33.46 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/33.46 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 33.46 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.49/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.40

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