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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.22, 33.27 and 20.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.22, 33.27 and 20.84 is: 31.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.22 : 33.27 = 20.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.22/33.27 = 20.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.22x = 33.27 × 20.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.22x = 693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.18/22.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.20

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