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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.09, 30.53 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.09, 30.53 and 18.04 is: 24.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.09 : 30.53 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.09/30.53 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.09x = 30.53 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.09x = 550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550.76/22.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.93

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