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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.07, 32.94 and 18.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.07, 32.94 and 18.43 is: 27.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.07 : 32.94 = 18.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.07/32.94 = 18.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.07x = 32.94 × 18.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.07x = 607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.00/22.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.50

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