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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.57, 33.93 and 18.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.57, 33.93 and 18.24 is: 27.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.57 : 33.93 = 18.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.57/33.93 = 18.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.57x = 33.93 × 18.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.57x = 618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.88/22.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.42

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