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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.82, 31.51 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.82, 31.51 and 19.78 is: 27.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.82 : 31.51 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.82/31.51 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.82x = 31.51 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.82x = 623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.27/22.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.31

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