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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.54, 31.16 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.54, 31.16 and 18.90 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.54 : 31.16 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.54/31.16 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.54x = 31.16 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.54x = 588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.92/22.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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