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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.60, 33.75 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.60, 33.75 and 19.22 is: 28.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.60 : 33.75 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.60/33.75 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.60x = 33.75 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.60x = 648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.68/22.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.70

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