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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.92, 34.41 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.92, 34.41 and 18.14 is: 27.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.92 : 34.41 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.92/34.41 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.92x = 34.41 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.92x = 624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.03/22.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.23

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