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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.34, 33.71 and 20.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.34, 33.71 and 20.36 is: 30.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.34 : 33.71 = 20.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.34/33.71 = 20.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.34x = 33.71 × 20.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.34x = 686.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.34/22.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.72

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