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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.24, 30.63 and 20.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.24, 30.63 and 20.71 is: 28.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.24 : 30.63 = 20.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.24/30.63 = 20.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.24x = 30.63 × 20.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.24x = 634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.35/22.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.52

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