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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.09, 33.09 and 20.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.09, 33.09 and 20.60 is: 30.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.09 : 33.09 = 20.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.09/33.09 = 20.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.09x = 33.09 × 20.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.09x = 681.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681.65/22.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.87

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