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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.56, 30.99 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.56, 30.99 and 19.32 is: 26.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.56 : 30.99 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.56/30.99 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.56x = 30.99 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.56x = 598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598.73/22.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.54

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