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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.33, 33.26 and 18.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.33, 33.26 and 18.64 is: 27.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.33 : 33.26 = 18.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.33/33.26 = 18.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.33x = 33.26 × 18.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.33x = 619.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.97/22.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.76

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