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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.25, 30.65 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.25, 30.65 and 19.31 is: 26.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.25 : 30.65 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.25/30.65 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.25x = 30.65 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.25x = 591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.85/22.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.60

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