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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.47, 33.67 and 20.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.47, 33.67 and 20.57 is: 30.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.47 : 33.67 = 20.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.47/33.67 = 20.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.47x = 33.67 × 20.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.47x = 692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.59/22.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.82

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