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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.68, 31.27 and 18.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.68, 31.27 and 18.99 is: 26.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.68 : 31.27 = 18.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.68/31.27 = 18.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.68x = 31.27 × 18.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.68x = 593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.89/22.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.19

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