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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 33.19 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 33.19 and 20.14 is: 30.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 33.19 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/33.19 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 33.19 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.23/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.35

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