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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.45, 33.71 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.45, 33.71 and 20.50 is: 30.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.45 : 33.71 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.45/33.71 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.45x = 33.71 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.45x = 691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.06/22.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.78

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