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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.49, 33.58 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.49, 33.58 and 19.28 is: 28.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.49 : 33.58 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.49/33.58 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.49x = 33.58 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.49x = 647.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.25/22.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.78

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