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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.89, 34.24 and 19.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.89, 34.24 and 19.81 is: 29.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.89 : 34.24 = 19.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.89/34.24 = 19.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.89x = 34.24 × 19.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.89x = 678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.29/22.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.63

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