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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.61, 34.01 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.61, 34.01 and 19.20 is: 28.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.61 : 34.01 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.61/34.01 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.61x = 34.01 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.61x = 652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.73/22.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.87

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