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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.96, 31.73 and 19.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.96, 31.73 and 19.89 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.96 : 31.73 = 19.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.96/31.73 = 19.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.96x = 31.73 × 19.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.96x = 631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.01/22.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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