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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.65, 31.22 and 18.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.65, 31.22 and 18.75 is: 25.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.65 : 31.22 = 18.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.65/31.22 = 18.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.65x = 31.22 × 18.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.65x = 585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.22/22.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.84

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