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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.20, 30.66 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.20, 30.66 and 18.14 is: 25.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.20 : 30.66 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.20/30.66 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.20x = 30.66 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.20x = 556.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.02/22.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.05

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