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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.85, 34.15 and 19.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.85, 34.15 and 19.25 is: 28.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.85 : 34.15 = 19.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.85/34.15 = 19.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.85x = 34.15 × 19.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.85x = 657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.29/22.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.77

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