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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.70, 34.06 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.70, 34.06 and 18.22 is: 27.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.70 : 34.06 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.70/34.06 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.70x = 34.06 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.70x = 620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.57/22.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.34

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