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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.35, 33.40 and 18.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.35, 33.40 and 18.75 is: 28.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.35 : 33.40 = 18.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.35/33.40 = 18.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.35x = 33.40 × 18.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.35x = 626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.20/22.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.02

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