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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.05, 32.97 and 20.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.05, 32.97 and 20.91 is: 31.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.05 : 32.97 = 20.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.05/32.97 = 20.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.05x = 32.97 × 20.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.05x = 689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.40/22.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.27

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