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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.17, 30.61 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.17, 30.61 and 20.32 is: 28.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.17 : 30.61 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.17/30.61 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.17x = 30.61 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.17x = 621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.94/22.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.05

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