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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 33.87 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 33.87 and 18.07 is: 27.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 33.87 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/33.87 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 33.87 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.10/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.23

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