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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.65, 31.12 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.65, 31.12 and 18.55 is: 25.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.65 : 31.12 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.65/31.12 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.65x = 31.12 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.65x = 577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.15/22.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.48

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