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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 30.49 and 18.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 30.49 and 18.00 is: 24.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 30.49 = 18.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/30.49 = 18.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 30.49 × 18.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.66/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.83

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