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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 33.56 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 33.56 and 19.16 is: 28.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 33.56 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/33.56 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 33.56 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.01/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.71

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