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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.87, 31.57 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.87, 31.57 and 13.66 is: 18.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.87 : 31.57 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.87/31.57 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.87x = 31.57 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.87x = 431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.25/22.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.86

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