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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.73, 34.07 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.73, 34.07 and 18.48 is: 27.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.73 : 34.07 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.73/34.07 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.73x = 34.07 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.73x = 629.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.56/22.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.70

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