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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.81, 31.49 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.81, 31.49 and 19.39 is: 26.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.81 : 31.49 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.81/31.49 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.81x = 31.49 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.81x = 610.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.59/22.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.77

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