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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.56, 31.10 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.56, 31.10 and 18.18 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.56 : 31.10 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.56/31.10 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.56x = 31.10 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.56x = 565.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.31/22.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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