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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 34.18 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 34.18 and 18.84 is: 28.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 34.18 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/34.18 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 34.18 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.95/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.21

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