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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.44, 33.45 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.44, 33.45 and 20.70 is: 30.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.44 : 33.45 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.44/33.45 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.44x = 33.45 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.44x = 692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.42/22.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.86

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