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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.89, 34.34 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.89, 34.34 and 19.72 is: 29.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.89 : 34.34 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.89/34.34 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.89x = 34.34 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.89x = 677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.18/22.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.58

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