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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.50, 33.61 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.50, 33.61 and 19.08 is: 28.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.50 : 33.61 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.50/33.61 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.50x = 33.61 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.50x = 641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.18/22.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.50

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