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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.09, 33.13 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.09, 33.13 and 18.70 is: 28.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.09 : 33.13 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.09/33.13 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.09x = 33.13 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.09x = 619.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.53/22.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.05

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