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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 30.42 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 30.42 and 20.34 is: 28.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 30.42 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/30.42 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 30.42 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.74/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.06

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