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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.17, 30.56 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.17, 30.56 and 20.64 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.17 : 30.56 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.17/30.56 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.17x = 30.56 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.17x = 630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.76/22.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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