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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 31.42 and 19.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 31.42 and 19.73 is: 27.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 31.42 = 19.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/31.42 = 19.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 31.42 × 19.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.92/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.21

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