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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.35, 33.35 and 20.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.35, 33.35 and 20.92 is: 31.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.35 : 33.35 = 20.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.35/33.35 = 20.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.35x = 33.35 × 20.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.35x = 697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.68/22.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.22

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