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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.17, 33.10 and 20.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.17, 33.10 and 20.37 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.17 : 33.10 = 20.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.17/33.10 = 20.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.17x = 33.10 × 20.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.17x = 674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.19/22.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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