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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.04, 30.35 and 18.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.04, 30.35 and 18.40 is: 25.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.04 : 30.35 = 18.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.04/30.35 = 18.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.04x = 30.35 × 18.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.04x = 558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.41/22.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.33

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