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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.22, 30.20 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.22, 30.20 and 17.34 is: 25.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.22 : 30.20 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.22/30.20 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.22x = 30.20 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.22x = 523.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.58/20.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.89

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