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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 31.48 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 31.48 and 19.54 is: 27.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 31.48 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/31.48 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 31.48 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.12/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.00

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