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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.13, 30.49 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.13, 30.49 and 18.48 is: 25.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.13 : 30.49 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.13/30.49 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.13x = 30.49 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.13x = 563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.46/22.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.46

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