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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.88, 31.54 and 19.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.88, 31.54 and 19.81 is: 27.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.88 : 31.54 = 19.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.88/31.54 = 19.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.88x = 31.54 × 19.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.88x = 624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.81/22.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.31

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