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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.81, 31.50 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.81, 31.50 and 18.44 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.81 : 31.50 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.81/31.50 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.81x = 31.50 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.81x = 580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.86/22.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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