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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.74, 34.04 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.74, 34.04 and 18.20 is: 27.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.74 : 34.04 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.74/34.04 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.74x = 34.04 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.74x = 619.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.27/22.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.23

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