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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.39, 33.40 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.39, 33.40 and 20.12 is: 30.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.39 : 33.40 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.39/33.40 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.39x = 33.40 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.39x = 672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.01/22.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.01

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