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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.86, 31.56 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.86, 31.56 and 18.18 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.86 : 31.56 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.86/31.56 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.86x = 31.56 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.86x = 573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.76/22.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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