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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.11, 33.17 and 20.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.11, 33.17 and 20.59 is: 30.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.11 : 33.17 = 20.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.11/33.17 = 20.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.11x = 33.17 × 20.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.11x = 682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.97/22.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.89

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