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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 30.39 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 30.39 and 18.13 is: 24.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 30.39 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/30.39 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 30.39 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550.97/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.98

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