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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.35, 33.54 and 20.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.35, 33.54 and 20.09 is: 30.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.35 : 33.54 = 20.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.35/33.54 = 20.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.35x = 33.54 × 20.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.35x = 673.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.65/22.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.14

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