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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.90, 31.32 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.90, 31.32 and 19.22 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.90 : 31.32 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.90/31.32 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.90x = 31.32 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.90x = 601.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.97/20.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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