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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 33.63 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 33.63 and 20.94 is: 31.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 33.63 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/33.63 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 33.63 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.21/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.34

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