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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.22, 30.22 and 17.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.22, 30.22 and 17.38 is: 25.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.22 : 30.22 = 17.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.22/30.22 = 17.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.22x = 30.22 × 17.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.22x = 525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.22/20.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.98

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