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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.28, 33.25 and 20.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.28, 33.25 and 20.28 is: 30.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.28 : 33.25 = 20.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.28/33.25 = 20.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.28x = 33.25 × 20.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.28x = 674.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.31/22.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.27

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