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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.66, 34.01 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.66, 34.01 and 19.46 is: 29.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.66 : 34.01 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.66/34.01 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.66x = 34.01 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.66x = 661.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.83/22.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.21

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