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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 33.73 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 33.73 and 18.69 is: 28.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 33.73 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/33.73 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 33.73 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.35/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.06

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