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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.96, 31.70 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.96, 31.70 and 19.08 is: 26.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.96 : 31.70 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.96/31.70 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.96x = 31.70 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.96x = 604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.84/22.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.34

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