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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.63, 31.21 and 18.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.63, 31.21 and 18.26 is: 25.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.63 : 31.21 = 18.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.63/31.21 = 18.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.63x = 31.21 × 18.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.63x = 569.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.89/22.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.18

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