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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22, 33.15 and 20.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22, 33.15 and 20.04 is: 30.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22 : 33.15 = 20.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22/33.15 = 20.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22x = 33.15 × 20.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22x = 664.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.33/22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.20

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