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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.62, 33.85 and 18.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.62, 33.85 and 18.99 is: 28.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.62 : 33.85 = 18.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.62/33.85 = 18.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.62x = 33.85 × 18.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.62x = 642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.82/22.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.41

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