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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.57, 33.96 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.57, 33.96 and 20.44 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.57 : 33.96 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.57/33.96 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.57x = 33.96 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.57x = 694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.14/22.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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