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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.14, 33.04 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.14, 33.04 and 20.44 is: 30.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.14 : 33.04 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.14/33.04 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.14x = 33.04 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.14x = 675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.22/22.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.50

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