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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 33.30 and 18.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 33.30 and 18.32 is: 27.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 33.30 = 18.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/33.30 = 18.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 33.30 × 18.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 609.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.89/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.60

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