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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.45, 31.01 and 19.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.45, 31.01 and 19.03 is: 26.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.45 : 31.01 = 19.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.45/31.01 = 19.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.45x = 31.01 × 19.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.45x = 590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.12/22.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.29

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