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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.29, 33.45 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.29, 33.45 and 18.51 is: 27.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.29 : 33.45 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.29/33.45 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.29x = 33.45 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.29x = 619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.16/22.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.78

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