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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 34.20 and 19.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 34.20 and 19.36 is: 29.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 34.20 = 19.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/34.20 = 19.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 34.20 × 19.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.11/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.09

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