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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.23, 33.21 and 18.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.23, 33.21 and 18.41 is: 27.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.23 : 33.21 = 18.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.23/33.21 = 18.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.23x = 33.21 × 18.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.23x = 611.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.23/22.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.50

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