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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.37, 33.41 and 18.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.37, 33.41 and 18.31 is: 27.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.37 : 33.41 = 18.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.37/33.41 = 18.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.37x = 33.41 × 18.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.37x = 611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.74/22.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.35

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