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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.85, 31.56 and 19.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.85, 31.56 and 19.75 is: 27.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.85 : 31.56 = 19.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.85/31.56 = 19.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.85x = 31.56 × 19.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.85x = 623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.31/22.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.28

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