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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.48, 33.66 and 18.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.48, 33.66 and 18.88 is: 28.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.48 : 33.66 = 18.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.48/33.66 = 18.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.48x = 33.66 × 18.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.48x = 635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.50/22.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.27

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