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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 33.05 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 33.05 and 18.72 is: 27.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 33.05 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/33.05 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 33.05 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.74/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.95

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