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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.53, 31.13 and 18.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.53, 31.13 and 18.17 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.53 : 31.13 = 18.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.53/31.13 = 18.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.53x = 31.13 × 18.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.53x = 565.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.63/22.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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