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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 33.21 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 33.21 and 18.97 is: 28.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 33.21 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/33.21 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 33.21 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 629.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.91/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.36

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