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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.57, 33.86 and 20.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.57, 33.86 and 20.04 is: 30.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.57 : 33.86 = 20.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.57/33.86 = 20.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.57x = 33.86 × 20.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.57x = 678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.55/22.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.06

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