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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 32.94 and 20.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 32.94 and 20.60 is: 30.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 32.94 = 20.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/32.94 = 20.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 32.94 × 20.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.56/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.70

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