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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.19, 94.72 and 22.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.19, 94.72 and 22.58 is: 33.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.19 : 94.72 = 22.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.19/94.72 = 22.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.19x = 94.72 × 22.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.19x = 2,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138.65/63.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.85

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