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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.68, 34.08 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.68, 34.08 and 19.16 is: 28.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.68 : 34.08 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.68/34.08 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.68x = 34.08 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.68x = 652.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.97/22.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.79

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