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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 30.30 and 20.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 30.30 and 20.37 is: 28.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 30.30 = 20.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/30.30 = 20.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 30.30 × 20.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.21/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.03

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