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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.34, 33.46 and 18.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.34, 33.46 and 18.31 is: 27.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.34 : 33.46 = 18.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.34/33.46 = 18.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.34x = 33.46 × 18.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.34x = 612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.65/22.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.42

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