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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.22, 30.62 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.22, 30.62 and 18.74 is: 25.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.22 : 30.62 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.22/30.62 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.22x = 30.62 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.22x = 573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.82/22.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.82

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