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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.85, 31.44 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.85, 31.44 and 18.90 is: 26.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.85 : 31.44 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.85/31.44 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.85x = 31.44 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.85x = 594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.18/22.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.00

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