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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.20, 33.24 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.20, 33.24 and 18.60 is: 27.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.20 : 33.24 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.20/33.24 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.20x = 33.24 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.20x = 618.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.26/22.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.85

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