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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.87, 34.38 and 19.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.87, 34.38 and 19.09 is: 28.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.87 : 34.38 = 19.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.87/34.38 = 19.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.87x = 34.38 × 19.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.87x = 656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.31/22.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.70

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