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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 30.27 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 30.27 and 18.54 is: 25.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 30.27 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/30.27 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 30.27 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.21/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.51

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