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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.19, 30.58 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.19, 30.58 and 18.54 is: 25.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.19 : 30.58 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.19/30.58 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.19x = 30.58 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.19x = 566.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.91/22.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.55

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