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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 33.30 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 33.30 and 18.82 is: 28.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 33.30 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/33.30 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 33.30 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.71/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.26

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