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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.30, 33.42 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.30, 33.42 and 20.50 is: 30.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.30 : 33.42 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.30/33.42 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.30x = 33.42 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.30x = 685.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.11/22.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.72

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