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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 33.29 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 33.29 and 17.37 is: 26.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 33.29 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/33.29 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 33.29 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.25/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.07

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