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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.75, 34.00 and 19.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.75, 34.00 and 19.55 is: 29.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.75 : 34.00 = 19.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.75/34.00 = 19.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.75x = 34.00 × 19.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.75x = 664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.74/22.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.22

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