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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.52, 33.93 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.52, 33.93 and 18.98 is: 28.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.52 : 33.93 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.52/33.93 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.52x = 33.93 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.52x = 643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.99/22.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.60

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