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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.22, 27.33 and 4.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.22, 27.33 and 4.70 is: 7.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.22 : 27.33 = 4.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.22/27.33 = 4.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.22x = 27.33 × 4.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.22x = 128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.32/18.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.04

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