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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.74, 31.25 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.74, 31.25 and 18.84 is: 25.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.74 : 31.25 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.74/31.25 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.74x = 31.25 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.74x = 588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.66/22.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.89

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