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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 33.26 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 33.26 and 18.48 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 33.26 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/33.26 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 33.26 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.55/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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