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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.52, 31.12 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.52, 31.12 and 19.44 is: 26.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.52 : 31.12 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.52/31.12 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.52x = 31.12 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.52x = 604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.97/22.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.86

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