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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.78, 34.20 and 18.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.78, 34.20 and 18.26 is: 27.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.78 : 34.20 = 18.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.78/34.20 = 18.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.78x = 34.20 × 18.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.78x = 624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.23/22.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.41

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