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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.81, 34.06 and 19.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.81, 34.06 and 19.62 is: 29.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.81 : 34.06 = 19.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.81/34.06 = 19.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.81x = 34.06 × 19.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.81x = 667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.99/22.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.28

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