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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.99, 34.38 and 19.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.99, 34.38 and 19.65 is: 29.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.99 : 34.38 = 19.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.99/34.38 = 19.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.99x = 34.38 × 19.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.99x = 675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.48/22.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.38

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