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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.46, 30.98 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.46, 30.98 and 18.07 is: 24.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.46 : 30.98 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.46/30.98 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.46x = 30.98 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.46x = 559.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.78/22.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.93

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