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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 33.96 and 18.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 33.96 and 18.23 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 33.96 = 18.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/33.96 = 18.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 33.96 × 18.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.92/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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