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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 31.74 and 18.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 31.74 and 18.93 is: 26.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 31.74 = 18.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/31.74 = 18.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 31.74 × 18.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.99/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.15

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