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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 30.47 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 30.47 and 20.34 is: 27.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 30.47 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/30.47 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 30.47 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.66/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.99

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