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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 32.95 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 32.95 and 18.16 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 32.95 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/32.95 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 32.95 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598.37/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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