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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.95, 34.25 and 19.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.95, 34.25 and 19.58 is: 29.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.95 : 34.25 = 19.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.95/34.25 = 19.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.95x = 34.25 × 19.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.95x = 670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670.40/22.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.21

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