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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.38, 33.54 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.38, 33.54 and 20.67 is: 30.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.38 : 33.54 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.38/33.54 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.38x = 33.54 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.38x = 693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693.10/22.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.98

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