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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.36, 30.88 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.36, 30.88 and 18.08 is: 24.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.36 : 30.88 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.36/30.88 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.36x = 30.88 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.36x = 558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.31/22.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.97

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