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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 31.20 and 18.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 31.20 and 18.27 is: 25.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 31.20 = 18.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/31.20 = 18.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 31.20 × 18.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.02/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.19

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