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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 33.10 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 33.10 and 20.67 is: 30.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 33.10 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/33.10 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 33.10 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684.18/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.85

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