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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.16, 33.17 and 18.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.16, 33.17 and 18.95 is: 28.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.16 : 33.17 = 18.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.16/33.17 = 18.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.16x = 33.17 × 18.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.16x = 628.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628.41/22.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.36

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