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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.38, 30.81 and 20.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.38, 30.81 and 20.04 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.38 : 30.81 = 20.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.38/30.81 = 20.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.38x = 30.81 × 20.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.38x = 617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.43/22.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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