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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.15, 30.56 and 20.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.15, 30.56 and 20.20 is: 27.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.15 : 30.56 = 20.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.15/30.56 = 20.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.15x = 30.56 × 20.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.15x = 617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.34/22.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.88

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