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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.15, 30.22 and 5.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.15, 30.22 and 5.90 is: 8.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.15 : 30.22 = 5.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.15/30.22 = 5.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.15x = 30.22 × 5.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.15x = 178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.30/20.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.85

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