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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.61, 33.84 and 19.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.61, 33.84 and 19.01 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.61 : 33.84 = 19.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.61/33.84 = 19.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.61x = 33.84 × 19.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.61x = 643.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.13/22.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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