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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.12, 33.15 and 18.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.12, 33.15 and 18.91 is: 28.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.12 : 33.15 = 18.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.12/33.15 = 18.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.12x = 33.15 × 18.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.12x = 626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.87/22.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.34

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