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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.36, 33.72 and 20.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.36, 33.72 and 20.40 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.36 : 33.72 = 20.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.36/33.72 = 20.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.36x = 33.72 × 20.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.36x = 687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.89/22.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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