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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 34.28 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 34.28 and 19.56 is: 29.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 34.28 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/34.28 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 34.28 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670.57/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.18

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