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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.10, 32.96 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.10, 32.96 and 20.18 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.10 : 32.96 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.10/32.96 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.10x = 32.96 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.10x = 665.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.13/22.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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