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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.61, 31.18 and 18.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.61, 31.18 and 18.50 is: 25.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.61 : 31.18 = 18.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.61/31.18 = 18.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.61x = 31.18 × 18.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.61x = 576.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.74/22.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.51

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