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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.46, 33.52 and 19.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.46, 33.52 and 19.94 is: 29.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.46 : 33.52 = 19.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.46/33.52 = 19.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.46x = 33.52 × 19.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.46x = 668.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.39/22.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.76

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