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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 34.19 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 34.19 and 13.19 is: 19.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 34.19 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/34.19 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 34.19 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.90/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.80

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