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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.13, 33.13 and 18.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.13, 33.13 and 18.89 is: 28.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.13 : 33.13 = 18.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.13/33.13 = 18.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.13x = 33.13 × 18.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.13x = 625.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625.57/22.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.27

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