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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.49, 33.78 and 18.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.49, 33.78 and 18.67 is: 28.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.49 : 33.78 = 18.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.49/33.78 = 18.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.49x = 33.78 × 18.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.49x = 630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.66/22.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.04

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