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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.13, 30.52 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.13, 30.52 and 18.45 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.13 : 30.52 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.13/30.52 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.13x = 30.52 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.13x = 563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.09/22.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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