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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.59, 34.01 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.59, 34.01 and 20.50 is: 30.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.59 : 34.01 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.59/34.01 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.59x = 34.01 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.59x = 697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.02/22.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.86

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