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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.61, 33.76 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.61, 33.76 and 19.34 is: 28.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.61 : 33.76 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.61/33.76 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.61x = 33.76 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.61x = 652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.98/22.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.88

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