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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.50, 33.68 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.50, 33.68 and 19.64 is: 29.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.50 : 33.68 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.50/33.68 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.50x = 33.68 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.50x = 661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.48/22.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.40

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