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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.03, 33.09 and 18.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.03, 33.09 and 18.24 is: 27.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.03 : 33.09 = 18.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.03/33.09 = 18.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.03x = 33.09 × 18.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.03x = 603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.56/22.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.40

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