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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 33.88 and 19.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 33.88 and 19.96 is: 30.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 33.88 = 19.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/33.88 = 19.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 33.88 × 19.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.24/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.08

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