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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.01, 33.17 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.01, 33.17 and 20.70 is: 31.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.01 : 33.17 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.01/33.17 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.01x = 33.17 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.01x = 686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.62/22.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.20

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