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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.90, 31.59 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.90, 31.59 and 19.63 is: 27.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.90 : 31.59 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.90/31.59 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.90x = 31.59 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.90x = 620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.22/22.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.09

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