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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.37, 33.40 and 20.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.37, 33.40 and 20.75 is: 30.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.37 : 33.40 = 20.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.37/33.40 = 20.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.37x = 33.40 × 20.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.37x = 692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.95/22.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.98

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