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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.22, 36.49 and 18.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.22, 36.49 and 18.25 is: 27.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.22 : 36.49 = 18.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.22/36.49 = 18.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.22x = 36.49 × 18.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.22x = 665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.94/24.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.50

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