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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.07, 30.30 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.07, 30.30 and 18.83 is: 25.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.07 : 30.30 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.07/30.30 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.07x = 30.30 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.07x = 570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.40/22.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.85

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