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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.72, 31.28 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.72, 31.28 and 19.08 is: 26.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.72 : 31.28 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.72/31.28 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.72x = 31.28 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.72x = 596.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.82/22.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.27

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