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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.43, 33.57 and 18.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.43, 33.57 and 18.32 is: 27.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.43 : 33.57 = 18.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.43/33.57 = 18.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.43x = 33.57 × 18.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.43x = 614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.83/22.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.42

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