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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.95, 31.62 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.95, 31.62 and 19.29 is: 26.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.95 : 31.62 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.95/31.62 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.95x = 31.62 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.95x = 609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.95/22.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.58

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