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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.49, 33.77 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.49, 33.77 and 19.13 is: 28.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.49 : 33.77 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.49/33.77 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.49x = 33.77 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.49x = 645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.76/22.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.72

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