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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.32, 33.66 and 20.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.32, 33.66 and 20.66 is: 31.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.32 : 33.66 = 20.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.32/33.66 = 20.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.32x = 33.66 × 20.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.32x = 695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.25/22.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.15

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