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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.42, 33.47 and 18.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.42, 33.47 and 18.61 is: 27.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.42 : 33.47 = 18.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.42/33.47 = 18.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.42x = 33.47 × 18.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.42x = 622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.88/22.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.78

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