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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.20, 30.63 and 18.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.20, 30.63 and 18.10 is: 24.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.20 : 30.63 = 18.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.20/30.63 = 18.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.20x = 30.63 × 18.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.20x = 554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.40/22.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.97

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