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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 33.97 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 33.97 and 19.08 is: 28.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 33.97 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/33.97 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 33.97 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 648.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.15/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.48

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