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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.91, 31.49 and 18.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.91, 31.49 and 18.05 is: 24.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.91 : 31.49 = 18.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.91/31.49 = 18.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.91x = 31.49 × 18.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.91x = 568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.30/22.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.81

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