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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.70, 34.03 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.70, 34.03 and 19.31 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.70 : 34.03 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.70/34.03 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.70x = 34.03 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.70x = 657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.12/22.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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