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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 30.58 and 20.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 30.58 and 20.24 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 30.58 = 20.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/30.58 = 20.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 30.58 × 20.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.94/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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