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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.64, 31.29 and 19.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.64, 31.29 and 19.71 is: 27.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.64 : 31.29 = 19.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.64/31.29 = 19.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.64x = 31.29 × 19.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.64x = 616.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616.73/22.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.24

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