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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 30.52 and 18.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 30.52 and 18.25 is: 25.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 30.52 = 18.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/30.52 = 18.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 30.52 × 18.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 556.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.75/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.15

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