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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.46, 33.52 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.46, 33.52 and 20.18 is: 30.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.46 : 33.52 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.46/33.52 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.46x = 33.52 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.46x = 676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.43/22.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.12

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