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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.16, 30.54 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.16, 30.54 and 18.22 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.16 : 30.54 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.16/30.54 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.16x = 30.54 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.16x = 556.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.44/22.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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