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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.49, 33.81 and 19.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.49, 33.81 and 19.92 is: 29.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.49 : 33.81 = 19.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.49/33.81 = 19.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.49x = 33.81 × 19.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.49x = 673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.51/22.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.95

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