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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.27, 33.39 and 18.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.27, 33.39 and 18.89 is: 28.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.27 : 33.39 = 18.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.27/33.39 = 18.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.27x = 33.39 × 18.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.27x = 630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.74/22.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.32

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