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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.07, 33.16 and 20.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.07, 33.16 and 20.06 is: 30.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.07 : 33.16 = 20.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.07/33.16 = 20.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.07x = 33.16 × 20.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.07x = 665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.04/22.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.13

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