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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.88, 34.34 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.88, 34.34 and 18.83 is: 28.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.88 : 34.34 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.88/34.34 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.88x = 34.34 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.88x = 646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.49/22.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.26

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