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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 31.08 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 31.08 and 19.08 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 31.08 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/31.08 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 31.08 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.01/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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