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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.86, 31.53 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.86, 31.53 and 19.23 is: 26.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.86 : 31.53 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.86/31.53 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.86x = 31.53 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.86x = 606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.32/22.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.52

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