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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.52, 31.08 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.52, 31.08 and 18.16 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.52 : 31.08 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.52/31.08 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.52x = 31.08 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.52x = 564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.41/22.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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