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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.67, 31.26 and 18.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.67, 31.26 and 18.05 is: 24.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.67 : 31.26 = 18.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.67/31.26 = 18.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.67x = 31.26 × 18.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.67x = 564.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.24/22.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.89

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