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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.55, 33.82 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.55, 33.82 and 18.98 is: 28.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.55 : 33.82 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.55/33.82 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.55x = 33.82 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.55x = 641.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.73/22.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.46

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