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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.56, 33.68 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.56, 33.68 and 19.50 is: 29.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.56 : 33.68 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.56/33.68 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.56x = 33.68 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.56x = 656.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.66/22.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.11

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