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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.24, 33.20 and 18.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.24, 33.20 and 18.24 is: 27.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.24 : 33.20 = 18.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.24/33.20 = 18.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.24x = 33.20 × 18.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.24x = 605.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605.57/22.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.23

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