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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.20, 32.76 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.20, 32.76 and 22.20 is: 32.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.20 : 32.76 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.20/32.76 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.20x = 32.76 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.20x = 727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.27/22.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.76

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