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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.26, 33.23 and 20.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.26, 33.23 and 20.10 is: 30.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.26 : 33.23 = 20.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.26/33.23 = 20.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.26x = 33.23 × 20.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.26x = 667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.82/22.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.00

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