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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.89, 34.20 and 18.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.89, 34.20 and 18.33 is: 27.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.89 : 34.20 = 18.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.89/34.20 = 18.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.89x = 34.20 × 18.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.89x = 626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.89/22.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.39

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