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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.06, 33.10 and 20.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.06, 33.10 and 20.02 is: 30.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.06 : 33.10 = 20.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.06/33.10 = 20.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.06x = 33.10 × 20.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.06x = 662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.66/22.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.04

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