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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.41, 30.90 and 18.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.41, 30.90 and 18.53 is: 25.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.41 : 30.90 = 18.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.41/30.90 = 18.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.41x = 30.90 × 18.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.41x = 572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.61/22.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.55

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