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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 33.12 and 20.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 33.12 and 20.80 is: 31.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 33.12 = 20.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/33.12 = 20.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 33.12 × 20.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 688.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.90/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.20

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