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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.71, 33.90 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.71, 33.90 and 19.11 is: 28.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.71 : 33.90 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.71/33.90 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.71x = 33.90 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.71x = 647.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.83/22.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.53

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