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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.26, 33.34 and 20.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.26, 33.34 and 20.35 is: 30.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.26 : 33.34 = 20.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.26/33.34 = 20.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.26x = 33.34 × 20.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.26x = 678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.20/22.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.47

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