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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.60, 31.16 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.60, 31.16 and 18.22 is: 25.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.60 : 31.16 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.60/31.16 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.60x = 31.16 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.60x = 567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.74/22.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.12

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