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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.38, 30.84 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.38, 30.84 and 18.45 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.38 : 30.84 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.38/30.84 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.38x = 30.84 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.38x = 569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.00/22.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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