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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.09, 32.96 and 20.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.09, 32.96 and 20.61 is: 30.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.09 : 32.96 = 20.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.09/32.96 = 20.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.09x = 32.96 × 20.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.09x = 679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.31/22.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.75

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