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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.71, 34.13 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.71, 34.13 and 19.49 is: 29.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.71 : 34.13 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.71/34.13 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.71x = 34.13 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.71x = 664.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.93/22.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.28

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