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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.57, 33.70 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.57, 33.70 and 19.66 is: 29.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.57 : 33.70 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.57/33.70 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.57x = 33.70 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.57x = 662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.45/22.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.35

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