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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 33.06 and 18.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 33.06 and 18.24 is: 27.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 33.06 = 18.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/33.06 = 18.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 33.06 × 18.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.01/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.38

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