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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.37, 30.87 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.37, 30.87 and 18.72 is: 25.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.37 : 30.87 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.37/30.87 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.37x = 30.87 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.37x = 577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.89/22.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.84

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