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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.67, 31.21 and 19.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.67, 31.21 and 19.92 is: 27.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.67 : 31.21 = 19.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.67/31.21 = 19.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.67x = 31.21 × 19.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.67x = 621.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.70/22.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.42

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