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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 30.40 and 20.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 30.40 and 20.56 is: 28.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 30.40 = 20.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/30.40 = 20.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 30.40 × 20.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625.02/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.31

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