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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.40, 33.42 and 18.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.40, 33.42 and 18.62 is: 27.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.40 : 33.42 = 18.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.40/33.42 = 18.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.40x = 33.42 × 18.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.40x = 622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.28/22.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.78

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