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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.77, 31.50 and 19.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.77, 31.50 and 19.62 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.77 : 31.50 = 19.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.77/31.50 = 19.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.77x = 31.50 × 19.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.77x = 618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.03/22.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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