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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 32.93 and 20.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 32.93 and 20.47 is: 30.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 32.93 = 20.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/32.93 = 20.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 32.93 × 20.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.16/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.56

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