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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 31.52 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 31.52 and 18.74 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 31.52 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/31.52 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 31.52 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.57/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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