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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.37, 30.83 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.37, 30.83 and 18.92 is: 26.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.37 : 30.83 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.37/30.83 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.37x = 30.83 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.37x = 583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.29/22.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.08

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