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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 30.49 and 20.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 30.49 and 20.09 is: 27.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 30.49 = 20.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/30.49 = 20.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 30.49 × 20.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.54/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.62

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