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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.70, 33.98 and 19.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.70, 33.98 and 19.88 is: 29.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.70 : 33.98 = 19.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.70/33.98 = 19.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.70x = 33.98 × 19.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.70x = 675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.52/22.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.76

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