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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.11, 32.99 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.11, 32.99 and 18.73 is: 27.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.11 : 32.99 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.11/32.99 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.11x = 32.99 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.11x = 617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.96/22.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.95

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