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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.68, 33.99 and 19.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.68, 33.99 and 19.97 is: 29.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.68 : 33.99 = 19.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.68/33.99 = 19.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.68x = 33.99 × 19.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.68x = 678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.93/22.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.94

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