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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.27, 33.34 and 18.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.27, 33.34 and 18.85 is: 28.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.27 : 33.34 = 18.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.27/33.34 = 18.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.27x = 33.34 × 18.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.27x = 628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628.20/22.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.21

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