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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.43, 33.81 and 19.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.43, 33.81 and 19.09 is: 28.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.43 : 33.81 = 19.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.43/33.81 = 19.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.43x = 33.81 × 19.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.43x = 645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.40/22.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.77

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