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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.67, 33.83 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.67, 33.83 and 19.23 is: 28.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.67 : 33.83 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.67/33.83 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.67x = 33.83 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.67x = 650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.45/22.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.70

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