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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.18, 33.38 and 20.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.18, 33.38 and 20.29 is: 30.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.18 : 33.38 = 20.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.18/33.38 = 20.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.18x = 33.38 × 20.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.18x = 677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677.28/22.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.54

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