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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.51, 31.08 and 19.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.51, 31.08 and 19.90 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.51 : 31.08 = 19.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.51/31.08 = 19.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.51x = 31.08 × 19.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.51x = 618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.49/22.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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