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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.04, 32.83 and 20.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.04, 32.83 and 20.75 is: 30.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.04 : 32.83 = 20.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.04/32.83 = 20.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.04x = 32.83 × 20.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.04x = 680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.95/22.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.90

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