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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.73, 34.09 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.73, 34.09 and 18.71 is: 28.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.73 : 34.09 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.73/34.09 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.73x = 34.09 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.73x = 637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.96/22.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.07

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