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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 30.59 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 30.59 and 18.48 is: 25.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 30.59 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/30.59 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 30.59 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.30/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.49

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