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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.29, 33.60 and 20.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.29, 33.60 and 20.87 is: 31.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.29 : 33.60 = 20.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.29/33.60 = 20.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.29x = 33.60 × 20.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.29x = 701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.06/22.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.45

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