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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.32, 30.74 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.32, 30.74 and 20.34 is: 28.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.32 : 30.74 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.32/30.74 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.32x = 30.74 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.32x = 625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625.15/22.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.01

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