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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 33.18 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 33.18 and 18.04 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 33.18 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/33.18 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 33.18 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598.48/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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