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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.04, 30.42 and 17.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.04, 30.42 and 17.98 is: 24.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.04 : 30.42 = 17.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.04/30.42 = 17.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.04x = 30.42 × 17.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.04x = 546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.95/22.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.82

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