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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.58, 34.00 and 19.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.58, 34.00 and 19.00 is: 28.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.58 : 34.00 = 19.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.58/34.00 = 19.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.58x = 34.00 × 19.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.58x = 645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.74/22.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.60

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