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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.34, 33.45 and 18.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.34, 33.45 and 18.50 is: 27.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.34 : 33.45 = 18.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.34/33.45 = 18.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.34x = 33.45 × 18.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.34x = 618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.59/22.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.69

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