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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 34.34 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 34.34 and 19.46 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 34.34 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/34.34 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 34.34 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.99/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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