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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.44, 33.84 and 20.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.44, 33.84 and 20.52 is: 30.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.44 : 33.84 = 20.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.44/33.84 = 20.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.44x = 33.84 × 20.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.44x = 694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.40/22.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.94

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