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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.44, 30.97 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.44, 30.97 and 18.79 is: 25.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.44 : 30.97 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.44/30.97 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.44x = 30.97 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.44x = 581.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.93/22.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.93

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