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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.08, 33.22 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.08, 33.22 and 20.54 is: 30.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.08 : 33.22 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.08/33.22 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.08x = 33.22 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.08x = 682.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.34/22.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.90

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