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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 34.43 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 34.43 and 18.71 is: 28.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 34.43 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/34.43 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 34.43 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 644.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.15/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.09

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