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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.84, 34.11 and 18.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.84, 34.11 and 18.28 is: 27.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.84 : 34.11 = 18.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.84/34.11 = 18.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.84x = 34.11 × 18.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.84x = 623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.53/22.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.30

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