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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.34, 33.39 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.34, 33.39 and 18.97 is: 28.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.34 : 33.39 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.34/33.39 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.34x = 33.39 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.34x = 633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.32/22.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.35

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