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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.92, 31.62 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.92, 31.62 and 18.57 is: 25.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.92 : 31.62 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.92/31.62 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.92x = 31.62 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.92x = 587.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.18/22.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.62

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