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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.59, 33.66 and 19.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.59, 33.66 and 19.53 is: 29.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.59 : 33.66 = 19.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.59/33.66 = 19.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.59x = 33.66 × 19.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.59x = 657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.38/22.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.10

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