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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.68, 31.28 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.68, 31.28 and 18.04 is: 24.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.68 : 31.28 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.68/31.28 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.68x = 31.28 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.68x = 564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.29/22.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.88

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