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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.50, 33.60 and 20.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.50, 33.60 and 20.97 is: 31.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.50 : 33.60 = 20.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.50/33.60 = 20.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.50x = 33.60 × 20.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.50x = 704.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.59/22.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.32

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