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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 34.02 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 34.02 and 18.12 is: 27.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 34.02 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/34.02 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 34.02 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 616.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616.44/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.25

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