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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.54, 33.76 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.54, 33.76 and 18.92 is: 28.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.54 : 33.76 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.54/33.76 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.54x = 33.76 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.54x = 638.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.74/22.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.34

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