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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.20, 33.14 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.20, 33.14 and 19.80 is: 29.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.20 : 33.14 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.20/33.14 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.20x = 33.14 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.20x = 656.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.07/22.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.55

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