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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.90, 34.49 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.90, 34.49 and 19.37 is: 29.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.90 : 34.49 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.90/34.49 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.90x = 34.49 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.90x = 668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.06/22.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.17

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