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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.91, 34.26 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.91, 34.26 and 18.09 is: 27.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.91 : 34.26 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.91/34.26 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.91x = 34.26 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.91x = 619.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.76/22.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.06

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