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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 33.18 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 33.18 and 18.16 is: 27.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 33.18 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/33.18 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 33.18 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.40/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.13

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