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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.13, 33.37 and 20.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.13, 33.37 and 20.82 is: 31.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.13 : 33.37 = 20.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.13/33.37 = 20.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.13x = 33.37 × 20.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.13x = 694.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.71/22.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.40

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