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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.04, 33.05 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.04, 33.05 and 18.70 is: 28.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.04 : 33.05 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.04/33.05 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.04x = 33.05 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.04x = 618.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.04/22.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.04

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