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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.15, 33.04 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.15, 33.04 and 20.73 is: 30.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.15 : 33.04 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.15/33.04 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.15x = 33.04 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.15x = 684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684.87/22.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.92

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