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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.13, 30.46 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.13, 30.46 and 18.83 is: 25.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.13 : 30.46 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.13/30.46 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.13x = 30.46 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.13x = 573.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.56/22.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.92

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