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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.21, 33.26 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.21, 33.26 and 18.07 is: 27.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.21 : 33.26 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.21/33.26 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.21x = 33.26 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.21x = 601.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601.01/22.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.06

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