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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.02, 33.20 and 20.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.02, 33.20 and 20.60 is: 31.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.02 : 33.20 = 20.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.02/33.20 = 20.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.02x = 33.20 × 20.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.02x = 683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.92/22.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.06

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