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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.36, 30.82 and 18.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.36, 30.82 and 18.46 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.36 : 30.82 = 18.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.36/30.82 = 18.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.36x = 30.82 × 18.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.36x = 568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.94/22.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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