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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.86, 31.48 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.86, 31.48 and 18.74 is: 25.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.86 : 31.48 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.86/31.48 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.86x = 31.48 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.86x = 589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.94/22.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.81

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