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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 33.07 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 33.07 and 18.13 is: 27.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 33.07 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/33.07 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 33.07 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.56/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.19

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