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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.16, 30.53 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.16, 30.53 and 18.08 is: 24.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.16 : 30.53 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.16/30.53 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.16x = 30.53 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.16x = 551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.98/22.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.91

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