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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.41, 33.77 and 20.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.41, 33.77 and 20.93 is: 31.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.41 : 33.77 = 20.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.41/33.77 = 20.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.41x = 33.77 × 20.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.41x = 706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.69/22.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.53

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