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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.75, 31.39 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.75, 31.39 and 18.70 is: 25.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.75 : 31.39 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.75/31.39 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.75x = 31.39 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.75x = 586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.87/22.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.80

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