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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.15, 33.21 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.15, 33.21 and 18.35 is: 27.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.15 : 33.21 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.15/33.21 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.15x = 33.21 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.15x = 609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.24/22.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.51

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