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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.71, 34.01 and 18.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.71, 34.01 and 18.42 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.71 : 34.01 = 18.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.71/34.01 = 18.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.71x = 34.01 × 18.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.71x = 626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.46/22.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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