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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.45, 33.82 and 20.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.45, 33.82 and 20.31 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.45 : 33.82 = 20.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.45/33.82 = 20.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.45x = 33.82 × 20.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.45x = 686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.78/22.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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