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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.59, 31.10 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.59, 31.10 and 19.95 is: 27.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.59 : 31.10 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.59/31.10 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.59x = 31.10 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.59x = 620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.35/22.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.46

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